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[skid] / skɪd /


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Despite entering on a three-game skid, the Angels came to play to open a three-game series against the Rangers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It was no surprise when this coincided with the team’s 18-game winless streak—the longest skid of any team in the salary-cap era began in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Atlanta snapped a three-game skid and ended Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Police officers are analysing skid marks on Jupiter Island's 30mph South Beach Road to gauge the speed of the 82-time tour winner's car while attempting his ill-fated overtake manoeuvre.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I fly out of my chair and Rubio flings out his long legs, stopping me before I skid past him and into the metal console.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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